David Brewster – Writer, Ghostwriter

I came to professional writing later than some, having spent my early career in various line management and consulting roles. My background has given me the advantage of a broad range of valuable experience and insights which help me better understand the sorts of things my clients are trying to achieve.

In approaching my work, I draw on aspects of:

  • writing/ghostwriting of over 25 books including six of my own.

  • a 30-year career in business management and small business ownership

  • experience as a management consultant and educator

  • tertiary qualifications in writing, science and information management

I guarantee a fresh perspective and a healthy dose of authenticity in the words I produce for you. At the same time, I'm happy to share my knowledge and experience of the book publishing process and will work closely with you to ensure that your book project is seen through to the end.

I will always ensure that your message is clear and understandable.

You will find it easy dealing with me. I pride myself on flexibility, organisation and a solid grasp of the language. All of which means you will comfortably meet your deadlines with minimal reworking along the way. I'm acutely aware of the importance of sticking to word counts and deadlines.

I live with my family in Brunswick, an inner suburb of Melbourne, Australia, though of course I can work with you wherever you are. And most of the time when I'm not writing, I'm taking photographs.

For more general information on me and my background, please visit my LinkedIn profile.

Books & Ghostwriting

I am the named author of six books:

  • The Flying Vet, with Dr Ameliah Scott, published by ABC Books

  • The Nazis Knew my Name, with Maya Lee, published by Simon & Schuster Australia in September 2021.

  • Around the Grounds, with Peter Newlinds, published by Bad Apple Press in August 2018.

  • Scattered Pearls, with Sohila Zanjani, published in 2016 by Simon & Schuster Australia.

  • One Bite at a Time : How every manager can use Six Sigma to make a difference (Monterey Press, 2006; 2nd ed. 2008), co-written with Gary Calwell. (For bulk orders, please contact us directly.)

  • Success with Simplicity : Take Management Back to Basics (Monterey Press, 2005)

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One Bite at a Time book

I've also ghostwritten or provided writing assistance on more than 25 other personal memoirs, executive memoirs, business books and company histories and am usually working on at least two more.

I have been freelance writing and ghostwriting since 2008. As a ghostwriter and copywriter, I've written hundreds of blog posts, articles, company profiles, web pages and other content.

Over the years I've also contributed pieces to The Australian Women’s Weekly, The Australian, The Courier Mail, The Adelaide Advertiser and The Canberra Times.


people I work with and recommend

While my focus is on writing, I rely on others to assist my clients to finish the job, or when I don’t have the capacity to assist at the time.

Heather Kelly

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Heather is my go-to copyeditor and proofreader, with an eye for detail most of us can’t imagine. Nothing gets past Heather!

Heather completed a BA at Melbourne University and then joined Melbourne University Press (MUP) as a trainee editor, before heading overseas for two years. Her extensive career has included working as an editor for many publishing companies, in-house or freelance, five years as senior editor at a federal government department and several years at content production company Media Giants. Editing and proofreading annual and other reports is another area of Heather’s expertise.

Like all good editors, Heather is a stickler for detail and will see an out-of-place comma or apostrophe at 100 metres.

Heather can be contacted directly via email. 

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Ann Bolch AE

Ann Bolch AE (writer and editor) combines over ten years’ professional writing experience with more than a decade of group facilitation and teaching know-how. She brings active, engaged and personalised words to her clients’ projects. With a strong passion for the rhythm of words and an editor’s eye for detail, Ann will make sure your message sounds right, feels right and reads right. (Er, correctly.)

Ann always delivers on time, to brief and within word limit.

Ann is an Accredited Editor (IPEd) and has tertiary qualifications in writing, editing, teaching & outdoor education. Ann’s work with people on appraising their manuscripts focuses on finding and strengthening the freshness of the material. Other work Ann has done over the years includes editing and proofreading and journalism.

Learn more about Ann and contact her via her website, A story to tell.